Rachel Hale

It's a question of making sure that they are not coming upon illicit content early and content that could be harmful.

And so I do think it goes back to kind of the digital access that people have at a young age because the difference between finding this type of material at 11 or 12

versus in your later teens or your early 20s can make a large difference developmentally in how someone thinks through sexual intimacy and relationships.

But I would also say that for parents who might have a teen that's struggling with this, to avoid the shame that comes with it, because we know that the shame and stigma is what is

keeping so many people from seeking out professional help about this.

So validating that this is a real problem that millions of people deal with and that it is a really legitimate reason to go out and seek professional help.

And I would also just add that while these support forums are a great first step, they should be used with professional counsel.

And I hope that for people who find these forums, they'll use it as a first step to then speak with an additional licensed mental health professional if they continue to struggle with compulsive porn use.